ITunes released a particularly diverse batch of new singles within the past week, from a pop tune from one of music's most accomplished divas, to a profanity-laced track from Tyler, the Creator, to a weird metal song from the robe-and-makeup-wearing Ghost B.C. Reviews below, plus you can hear the songs for yourselves, but the Tyler track has some pretty nasty language, so best not to stream that one at work.

Eric Clapton
Single: “Gotta Get Over”
Gut reaction: Soul-stirring vocals and effortlessly electrifying guitar. The worst thing about listening to Clapton’s latest is knowing there’s only going to be two original tracks on the new album. Grade: A-Hear the song on Soundcloud.

The Strokes
Single: “All The Time”
Gut reaction: Strokes purists will be happy to hear this is more like “Is This It” than recently released ‘80s-style synth rocker “One Way Trigger,” but the casual approach doesn’t result in a very memorable song. Grade: C+

Tyler, The Creator
Single: “Domo 23”
Gut reaction: Tyler’s guilty as charged for dropping crass, often offensive rhymes in his songs, and “Domo 23” is no exception. But he’s also a commanding rapper, and “Domo” goes in interesting, unexpected directions.Grade: B

Ghost B.C.
Single: “Secular Haze”
Gut reaction: No where near as dark as you’d expect from an alternative metal band that wears skeleton makeup and robes, “Secular Haze” is actually pretty light listening, anchored by a teasing carnival-like melody. But metalheads may find it too light.Grade: B-Ghost B.C. performs May 15 at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. 4th St.

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